Jr and Sr High School Programs-ASD

Junior and Senior High School

ASD's Junior and Senior High School offers comprehensive educational programming for deaf and hard of hearing students in Grades 7-12. A strong commitment to excellence is demonstrated throughout the School. Students receive highly individualized instruction in small classes with students of similar educational needs and abilities.

The Right Program for Every Student

Challenging academic courses for college-bound students, advanced technical training for job-oriented students, and functional academics for students with special needs reflect the wide range of educational opportunities available through ASD’s Junior-Senior High School programs.

	•	Junior High School program
	•	High School program
	•	Deaf with Special Needs Jr. and Sr. High curriculum
	•	Vocational Technical Education/Jr. and Sr. High curriculum

State-of-the-art equipment, an innovative, effective curriculum and experienced, caring instructors prepare our students for a bright future. Approximately 50% of ASD graduates go on to college/postsecondary programs; 20% pursue technical training and about 20% enter the workforce in the year following graduation.

Academic, Vocational and Extracurricular Opportunities

Students have access to a broad range of outstanding educational opportunities and support services. Depending upon students’ individual needs and interests, their educational experience will be enhanced by:

Academics

	•	Math and Science laboratories
	•	Advanced Marine Science Classroom of the Sea (COS) Program
	•	French Language Elective
	•	Foreign Student Exchange Program
	•	Computer laboratories
	•	Government Studies (culminates in Close Up week in Washington, DC)
	•	Evening Tutorial Center
	•	English reading/writing programs

Mainstreaming Opportunities

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Educational options include partial mainstreaming in area public and private schools with professional staff support by the ASD Mainstream Liaison

Vocational Technical Training

	•	Career counseling and assessment
	•	Job development preparation
	•	Office/business skills training
	•	Hands-on computer, culinary, woodworking, printing training
	•	Student Transition Services (work experience)

After-School Programs and Extracurricular Activities

The Junior-Senior High School Program is supplemented by a comprehensive after-school program, which includes the school's Residential Life Services. ASD sponsors a wide variety of extracurricular activities such as:

	•	Junior Connecticut Association of the Deaf (Jr. CAD) chapter
	•	Student forum government
	•	CT. Forum
	•	Drama Club
	•	Leadership training
	•	Class organizations
	•	Seven varsity and junior varsity athletic teams in five different sports (basketball, soccer, track, wrestling and volleyball)
	•	On- and off-campus paid work experience
	•	Evening Tutorial Program

Extensive Resources and Support Services

The Junior-Senior High School program is supported by professional staff with specialized training in the areas of school counseling, social work, school psychology, speech and language pathology, audiology, physical and occupational therapy, job placement and sign language. Over 80% of ASD faculty and professional staff have earned masters degrees or above. Professional services include:

	•	Guidance and career counseling
	•	Independent living skills training
	•	Personal and group counseling

Assistive Devices and Support

	•	Audiological assessment and testing
	•	Amplification Systems (group FM System, 3-D Loop Systems and personal hearing aids available to all students)
	•	Cochlear implant support services, including aural habilitation, MAPping, and equipment maintenance
	•	Speech/communication skills training
	•	Distance learning equipment

The Junior High School "Quad" Concept

The Junior High programs operate under the innovative and highly effective Quad concept. Classes and teachers are grouped into "quads" to take advantage of the best teaching practices from four well-known educational philosophies. Teachers work together in teams to ensure consistency and to allow themes to be developed across the curriculum. Students enter a community of learners and remain with the same group for three years. The quad concept promotes learning by connecting across subject areas, so that topics may be studied using historical, literary, scientific and other approaches.

For additional information or for an application for admission, please contact the ASD Office of Admissions and Family Services.